JL Guide Service 

4.8/5 (71 reviews)
 Shangri La Drive, Mount Ida, AR 71957, United States

JL Guide Service 

4.8/5 (71 reviews)
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Shangri La Drive
Mount Ida, AR, United States

JL Guide Service is an experienced and family friendly operator that offers fishing trips in some of Arkansas's finest lakes. Join them on the stunningly beautiful Lake Ouachita or Lake Greeson and enjoy your day catching fish in beautiful surroundings.

All you need to do is decide whether you want to fish for half a day or a full day. Half day trips usually last for 4 hours, 3/4 day trips last 5 hours, and full day trips coming in at eight hours, including fish cleaning. JL Guide Service specializes in fishing for Bass, Crappie, and Bream, with Walleye also being available seasonally. Please note they do not target Stripers.

Your trip will take place aboard a 20 ft Basscat boat whose 250 HP Mercury Optimax engine will get it to the best fishing spots in the blink of an eye. The best thing about this boat is that it can easily be trailered to get you to the most convenient - and most fish-friendly - location. Up to two guests are welcome aboard and children are always encouraged to join in the fun.

All the fishing equipment you will need on your trip is included in the price, with all the necessary rods, reels, line, and lures being prepared in advance of your trip. Live bait will also be supplied free of charge if it is being used.

The fun doesn't stop when you leave the water. Have your fish cleaned and bagged free of charge on return to the dock, and find out just how good a dinner of your own freshly-caught fish really is.

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Rating

4.8
71 reviews
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4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (35)

A young angler proudly displaying a large Crappie while standing at a dock, with boats visible in the background.
A proud young angler and an adult display a variety of freshly caught fish, including panfish and catfish, on a cleaning table at a dock.
A young angler proudly displaying a catfish at a dock, surrounded by boats, showcasing a fun fishing experience.
A young angler proudly displaying a Bluegill while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a joyful moment on the water.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
An aircraft flying over a mountainous landscape, with a cloudy sky above.
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What anglers say

92%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (71)

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Darryl Averette
Darryl Averette
5.0
Verified
Lake Ouachita fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 20252 adults
Jason was our Guide today. My wife and I took our 10 year old grandson to the lake. Jason was very nice and great with kids. He is extremely knowledgeable about this lake and we caught several species of fish. This place is awesome and I would recommend Jason with JL guide service. And if your lucky, you may get to see a C-130 Hercules fly directly over your head!!!
A young angler proudly displaying a Bluegill while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a joyful moment on the water.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
An aircraft flying over a mountainous landscape, with a cloudy sky above.
A young angler proudly displaying a Bluegill while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing a family-friendly fishing experience.
Reported catch:
Spotted Bass
Walleye
Common Bream
Catfish
Response from Captain
June 4, 2025
Thank you very much. The flyover was too cool. Glad y'all enjoyed the trip.
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Dusty Gomez
Dusty Gomez
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
Half Day Trip (AM) on November 21, 20252 adults
We had a great time. Captain was very hospitable and knew the location well.
Reported catch:
Spotted Bass
0
Leanna Walker
Leanna Walker
5.0
Verified
A Great Day of Fishing
3/4 Day Trip on November 4, 20252 adults
if you are looking for an extremely knowledgeable, friendly, conscientious and caring Captain for your trip, this is the charter for you! Thank you again for leading us to the fish. We are heading back to Arizona with a full ice chest!
Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Response from Captain
November 5, 2025
Thank you. I truly enjoyed having y'all again. I look forward to next time.
0
David Belt
David Belt
5.0
Verified
What a fun time catching fish
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 20252 adults
Jason was a great guide. We caught a lot of fish like catfish, white bass and sun perch. We will definitely use him again.
Reported catch:
Catfish
Response from Captain
July 17, 2025
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip. Hope to see you again.
0
Charlie Rickerson Rickerson
Charlie Rickerson Rickerson
5.0
Verified
Great time and hospitable!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 20251 adult1 child
It was a great time and he was hospitable! He helped with everything and was just a good dude!
0

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
71 reviews
5
56
4
8
3
3
2
0
1
0
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (35)

A young angler proudly displaying a large Crappie while standing at a dock, with boats visible in the background.
A proud young angler and an adult display a variety of freshly caught fish, including panfish and catfish, on a cleaning table at a dock.
A young angler proudly displaying a catfish at a dock, surrounded by boats, showcasing a fun fishing experience.
A young angler proudly displaying a Bluegill while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a joyful moment on the water.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
An aircraft flying over a mountainous landscape, with a cloudy sky above.
+29

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (71)

Filter
Showing 15 of 71 reviews
Darryl Averette
Darryl Averette
5.0
Verified
Lake Ouachita fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 20252 adults
Jason was our Guide today. My wife and I took our 10 year old grandson to the lake. Jason was very nice and great with kids. He is extremely knowledgeable about this lake and we caught several species of fish. This place is awesome and I would recommend Jason with JL guide service. And if your lucky, you may get to see a C-130 Hercules fly directly over your head!!!
A young angler proudly displaying a Bluegill while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing a joyful moment on the water.
A young angler is actively reeling in a fish while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
An aircraft flying over a mountainous landscape, with a cloudy sky above.
A young angler proudly displaying a Bluegill while enjoying a day on the water, showcasing a family-friendly fishing experience.
Reported catch:
Spotted Bass
Walleye
Common Bream
Catfish
Response from Captain
June 4, 2025
Thank you very much. The flyover was too cool. Glad y'all enjoyed the trip.
0
Dusty Gomez
Dusty Gomez
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
Half Day Trip (AM) on November 21, 20252 adults
We had a great time. Captain was very hospitable and knew the location well.
Reported catch:
Spotted Bass
0
Leanna Walker
Leanna Walker
5.0
Verified
A Great Day of Fishing
3/4 Day Trip on November 4, 20252 adults
if you are looking for an extremely knowledgeable, friendly, conscientious and caring Captain for your trip, this is the charter for you! Thank you again for leading us to the fish. We are heading back to Arizona with a full ice chest!
Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Response from Captain
November 5, 2025
Thank you. I truly enjoyed having y'all again. I look forward to next time.
0
David Belt
David Belt
5.0
Verified
What a fun time catching fish
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 20252 adults
Jason was a great guide. We caught a lot of fish like catfish, white bass and sun perch. We will definitely use him again.
Reported catch:
Catfish
Response from Captain
July 17, 2025
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip. Hope to see you again.
0
Charlie Rickerson Rickerson
Charlie Rickerson Rickerson
5.0
Verified
Great time and hospitable!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 20251 adult1 child
It was a great time and he was hospitable! He helped with everything and was just a good dude!
0

FAQs about JL Guide Service

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2000
Boat manufacturer
Basscat
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury Optimax
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
72 knots
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